Classic Literature

Below is a list of books generally considered to be classics in English literature, divided into categories of classic literature appropriate for adults, teenagers and children. All are originally published before 1960, and are recognized by many of the most respected public and private schools throughout the United States and abroad.

These books have entertained and educated young and old for generations, and offer insight into the the most basic tools and tenets of Western civilization, often revealing essential truths about human nature.